Instructions for Planting Alaska Lawn Mix

The Arctic Gro Lawn Mix is formulated for our Alaskan soils and temperatures, blended locally at Alaska Mill and Feed. 

It is a blend of fescues and Kentucky varieties that make a thick, lush, green lawn that stands up to foot traffic.

This seed blend takes a minimum of 14-21 days to germinate. 

This is dependent on both soil temperature and weather.

Follow These Instructions!

1. Have at least 4-5 inches of good top soil leveled. Apply prilled limestone at the rate of 50LBS per 1,000 square feet for a new lawn and apply 15LBS to 20LBS per 1,000 square feet of arctic gro 8-32-16 starter fertilizer.

2. Mix the limestone and fertilizer into the top soil with a rake

3. Roll the area with a lawn roller

4. Rake and level again

5. Repeat steps #3 and #4 until area is firm and level

6. Spread 3-5LBS per 1,000 square feet of Alaska lawn mix. Sow in different directions for even distribution. A cross pattern is desirable.

7. Lightly rake the seed into the soil

8. Keep area moist. This is very important. Use a fine mist to avoid washing away seed.

9. Cut grass when it is 3-4 inches tall. Cut down to 2 inches

10. After two or three cuttings, fertilize with a maintenance fertilizer such as Arctic gro 22-11-11 at a rate of 5LBS per 1,000 square feet. Water heavily after fertilizing.

If you have any questions, our staff would be happy to help!